HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/11/2007 - Regular Minutes City Council
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Mayor
Ron Silvia
Mayor Pro Tempore
Ben White
City Manager
Glenn Brown
Council Members
John Happ
Ron Gay
Lynn Mcllhaney
Chris Scotti
David Ruesink
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Minutes
City Council Workshop and Regular Meetings
Thursday, January 11,2007,3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Silvia, Mayor Pro Tern White, Council
members Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City Secretary
Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares, Management Team
Mayor Silvia called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Workshop Al!:enda Item No.1 -- Presentation. possible action. and discussion on
items listed on the consent al!:enda.
Council members removed consent agenda items 12.3, 12.5, 12.7, 12.9, 12.12 12.15,
12.17, and 12.26 for additional information.
City staff members Bob Mosley, Dave Coleman and Cheryl Turney answered questions
and clarified the consent agenda items that were removed.
Workshop Al!:enda Item No. 2 - Presentation. possible action. and discussion
rel!:ardinl!: a conceptual desil!:n for the proposed senior center proiect (Proiect
Number GG060l).
Director of Parks and Recreation Steve Beachy introduced this item and conveyed key
elements regarding the proposed conceptual design for the proposed senior center project.
BRW Architects: Tom Parker, AlA, Project Manager; Ray Holliday, AlA Project
Architect/Landscape Manager; and Katie Collier, LEED AP, Project Coordinator
presented the basic site location plan, building floor plan, elevation drawings and a
projected cost estimate for construction (7.4 million).
Robert Meyer, Chairman of the Senior Advisory Committee communicated the
enthusiasm of the Committee on their support of the conceptual design for the proposed
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senior center project. He encouraged the City Council to move forward with the proposed
project.
Mr. Bob Night, Todd Trail, expressed supportive comments regarding the proposed
project.
No formal action was taken.
Council recessed for s short break at 4:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 4:20 p.m.
Workshop Al!:enda Item No. 3 - Presentation. possible action. and discussion
rel!:ardinl!: the opportunity to partner with the City of Brvan. Brazos County. Texas
A&M University (TAMU) and Washinl!:ton County in applvinl!: for a Public Safety
Interoperable Communications Grant for a sinl!:le interoperable radio system.
Chief Information Officer Olivia Burnside introduced this item. Kenny Mallard from the
Intergovernmental Committee Sub-Committee was present and made several comments
related to this grant application.
Staff recommended joining the City of Bryan, Brazos County, Texas A&M University
(TAMU) and Washington County in applying for a federal grant to implement a single
interoperable radio system covering the counties.
Council directed staff to bring forward at the January 25, 2007 Council meeting a
resolution for collaborating in this project.
Workshop Al!:enda Item No.4 - Presentation. possible action and discussion of a
resolution awardinl!: a contract to Kimlev Horn and Associates. Inc. in the amount
of $80.000 to conduct a transportation study and make recommendations for
improvements.
Director of Public Works Mark Smith described key factors regarding the resolution
awarding a contract to Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $80,000 to
conduct a transportation study and make recommendations for improvements. Staff
recommended approval of the resolution.
Council members expressed numerous comments and noted that at the regular meeting
they would direct staff to negotiate a transportation study and recommend improvements
for the entire City after the 90-day period of the study was completed.
No formal action was taken.
Workshop Al!:enda Item No.5 - Presentation. possible action. and discussion on
future al!:enda items: a Council Member may inQuire about a subiect for which
notice has not been l!:iven. A statement of specific factual information or the
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recitation of existinl!: policv may be l!:iven. Anv deliberation shall be limited to a
proposal to place the subiect on an al!:enda for a subseQuent meetinl!:.
Council member Happ requested a workshop agenda item regarding a policy regarding
dangerous animals. Mayor Pro Tem White seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
Workshop Al!:enda Item No. 6 - Presentation. possible action. and discussion
rel!:ardine upcominl!: events and/or meetines of the Colleee Station City Council.
Council reviewed their upcoming events.
Workshop Aeenda Item No.7 -- Discussion. review and possible action reeardine
the followine meetines: Brazos County Health Dept.. Brazos Vallev Council of
Governments. Cemetery Committee. City Center. CSISD/City Joint Meetine.
Desien Review Board. Fraternal Partnership. Historic Preservation Committee.
Interfaith Dialoeue Association. Interl!:overnmental Committee and School District.
Joint Relief Fundine Review Committee. Librarv Committee. Makine Cities Livable
Conference. Metropolitan Plannine Oreanization. Outside Aeencv Fundine
Review. Parks and Recreation Board. Plannine and Zonine Commission. Sister City
Association. TAMU Student Senate. Research Vallev Partnership. Reeional
Transportation Committee for Council of Governments. Transportation
Committee. Wolf Pen Creek Oversieht Committee. Wolf Pen Creek TIF Board.
Zoninl!: Board of Adiustments.
Council member Ruesink provided information about the status of the Sister Cities
Association.
Council member Happ presented highlights from the recent Intergovernmental
Committee meeting.
Mayor Silvia made comments from his attendance of the Brazos Valley Council of
Governments meeting.
Workshop Aeenda Item No. 8 -- Executive Session will immediatelv follow the
workshop meetine in the Administrative Conference Room.
At 5:18 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would
convene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.086, and
551.087 of the Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice of our attorney with respect to
pending and contemplated litigation, to consider the purchase ofreal property, economic
development negotiations, and competitive matters.
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Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.071}; possible action The City
Council may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending and contemplated
litigation subject or settlement offer or attorney-client privileged information. Litigation
is an ongoing process and questions may arise as to a litigation tactic or settlement offer,
which needs to be discussed with the City Council. Upon occasion the City Council may
need information from its attorney as to the status of a pending or contemplated litigation
subject or settlement offer or attorney-client privileged information. After executive
session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following
subject(s) may be discussed:
TCEQ Docket No. 2002-1147-UCR, Applications of Brushy Water Supply and College
Station (WestsidelHighway 60)
TCEQ Docket No. 2003-0544MWD, Application of Nantucket, Ltd.
TXU Lone Star Gas Rate Request.
Cause No. 03-002098-CV-85, Brazos County, College Station v. Wellborn Special
Utility District
Civil Action No. H-04-4558, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston
Division, College Station v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, etc., and Wellborn Special Utility
District
Civil Action No. H-04-3876, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston
Division, JK Development v. College Station
Gun No. 9530 - Gas Cost Prudence Review, Atmos Energy Corporation
Gun No. 9560 - Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) rate increases, Atmos
Energy Corporation
Cause No. GN-502012, Travis County, TMP A v. PUC (College Station filed Intervention
7/6/05)
Cause No. 06-000703-CV -85, Patricia Moore, et al. v. Ross Stores, Inc., City of College
Station, et al.
Possible settlement water CCN with Wellborn
Possible settlement of sewer CCN issue
Legal aspects of Lease Agreements for No.4 Water Well and possible purchase of or
lease of another water site from City of Bryan
C.C.N. Issue for Sewer & Water regarding possible overlaps by City of College Station
and City of Bryan
Great Oak Estates
Competitive Matter {Gov't Code Section 551.086}; possible action
The City Council may deliberate, vote, or take final action on a competitive matter in
closed session. The City Council must make a good faith determination, by majority vote
of the City Council, that the matter is a Competitive Matter. A "Competitive Matter" is a
utility-related matter that the City Council determines is related to the City of College
Station's Electric Utility Competitive Activity, including commercial information, which
if disclosed would give advantage to competitors or prospective competitors. The
following is a general representation of the subject(s) to be considered as a competitive
matter.
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1. Marketing and Strategy Plans for College Station Electric Utilities
Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.087}; possible action
The City Council may deliberate on commercial or financial information that the City
Council has received from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate,
stay or expand in or near the city with which the City Council in conducting economic
development negotiations may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives for a
business prospect. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will
be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
I. Proposed city convention center and associated privately developed hotel.
2. Game Day Development
Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072}; possible action
The City Council may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if
deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
City in negotiations with a third person. After executive session discussion, any final
action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
I. Possible purchase of property on Spruce Street
Workshop Al!:enda Item No.9 -- Final Action on executive session. if necessarv.
Council recessed executive session at 6:50 p.m. No action was taken.
Workshop Al!:enda Item No. 10 - Adiourn.
Council adjourned the workshop meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Rel!:ular Meetinl!:
Mayor Silvia called the regular meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. with all Council members
present. He led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Pro Tem White
provided the invocation
Hear Visitors
Council did not receive any public comments.
Consent Al!:enda
Council member Scotti moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 12.1 - 12.25, 12.27-
12.29. Council member Gay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
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12.1 Approved by common consent the purchase of a 250 KW diesel electric generator
from Wankesha-Pierce Industries, in an amount not to exceed $60,682
12.2 Approved by common consent an interlocal agreement between the City of
College Station and the Brazos Valley Council of Governments and a funding
agreement between the City of College Station and Keep Brazos Beautiful for a
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Regional Solid Waste Grant in the
amount of $25,000 to assist in funding a litter abatement education outreach
progranl for the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency in partnership
with Keep Brazos Beautiful.
12.3 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 1-11-2007-12.3 approving a
construction contract with Riverside Landscape Inc. in Caldwell, Texas in the
amount of $255,304.92 for the Crescent Pointe Landscaping Construction Project
No. GG-0105. This is for Bid no. 07-21, Contract 07-057.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
THE CRESCENT POINTE LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
PROJECT NO. GG-OI05 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS.
12.4 Approved by common consent an annual price agreement with Vulcan Materials
Company in an amount not to exceed $211,416 for cover stone, trap rock for the
maintenance of streets.
12.5 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 1-11-2007-12.5 authorizing
payment of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Wastewater
Treatment Facility Consolidated Water Quality Fees for FY 2007.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING THE EXPENDITURES FOR THE TEXAS
COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WASTEWATER
TREATMENT FACILITY CONSOLIDATED WATER QUALITY FEES FOR
FY 2007.
12.6 Approved by common consent a contract for purchasing the Nantucket
Wastewater treatment package plant and wastewater collection system from
Hunters Bismuth for $115,000.
12.7 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 1-11-2007-12.7 authorizing the
purchase or condemnation of property, water rights, right-of-way and easement
interest in certain propertics for the Groundwater Wells 8, 9, and 10 Project.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, RELATING TO: (1) THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY TO
INITIATE, COMPLETE, AND ACQUIRE, BY PURCHASE OR
CONDEMNATION, FEE SIMPLE, GROUNDWATER RIGHTS, RIGHT-OF-
WAY AND EASEMENT PROPERTY INTERESTS IN CERTAIN PROPERTY
FOR THE GROUNDWATER WELLS 8, 9, AND 10 PROJECT; (2) A
DECLARATION THAT PUBLIC NECESSITY EXISTS FOR THE CITY TO
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ACQUIRE SUCH INTERESTS, THROUGH PURCHASE OR
CONDEMNATION; AND (3) ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF SUCH INTERESTS IN THE PROPERTIES.
12.8 Approved by common consent the renewal of an annual price agreement with
Supcrior Crushed Stone, LC in an amount not to exceed $424,560 for crushed
stone to be used by BVSWMA, Public Works and College Station Utilities.
12.9 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 1-11-2007-12.9 approving a
construction contract with Y OWlg Contractors, Inc., in the amount of
$3,019,477.00 for the Dartmouth Extension Phase II Project.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
THE DARTMOUTH EXTENSION PHASE II PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS.
12.10 Approved by common consent a renewal of an annual price agreement with
Cleveland Asphalt Products in an amount not to exceed $212,800 to provide
emulsified asphalt for the maintenance of streets.
12.11 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 1-11-2007-12.11 awarding a
contract to Hidell Associates Architects in the amount of $87,290.00 to provide
architectural services for the finish out of the second floor of the Municipal Court
Building. (Project # GG0701) and Resolution No. 1-11-2007-12.11a declaring
intention to reimburse certain expcnditures with proceeds from debt.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, SELECTING A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR,
APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE
MUNICIPAL COURT SECOND FLOOR FINISH OUT PROJECT.
A RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN
EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS FROM DEBT
12.12 Approved by common consent Ordinance No. 2942 amending Chapter 10,
Traffic Code, Section 4E(3)(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station to restrict parking on both sides of Ravenstone Loop adjacent to the
properties with the address numbers 2061,2063,2065,2067, and 2069.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, "TRAFFIC CODE", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS,
BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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12.13 Approved by common consent Ordinance No. 2943 modifying Chapter 10,
Traffic Code, Section 2.D of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station by updating the Traffic Control Device Inventory Schedule III to add
STOP signs at various intersections.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, "TRAFFIC CODE', OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS,
BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
12.14 Approved by common consent Ordinance No. 2944 amending Chapter 10,
Traffic Code, Section 4E(3)(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station to restrict parking on both sides of Central Park Lane between Krenek Tap
Road and Southwest Parkway.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, "TRAFFIC CODE", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS,
BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
12.] 5 Approved by common consent a revised lnterlocal Agreement between the City
of College Station and The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(BuyBoard) for the purpose of fulfilling the respective public and governmental
purposes, needs, objectives and programs in the purchasing of supplies,
equipment, and services.
12.16 Approved by common consent a Wireline Crossing Agreement with Union
Pacific Railroad for the Dowling Road Pump Station Chemical Feed Project. This
agreement is required in order to get a permit at a cost of $1,500 to install
overhead fiber optic cable across the railroad tracks to provide connectivity with
the City fiber optic network.
12.17 Approved by common consent an Interlocal Agreement for cooperative
purchasing activities between the City of College Station and City of Grand
Prairie, Texas.
12.18 Approved by common consent a renewal agreement with Sims Plastics of Waco
for the annual purchase of concrete meter boxes to be maintained in inventory,
Bid No. 04-93, for an annual expenditure of$82,210.22.
12.19 Approved by common consent a construction contract (Contract #07-025) with
Siemens Building Technologies Inc. in the amount of $144,307.88 for the
installation of access and security equipment at the College Station Municipal
Court Building.
12.20 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 1-11-2007-12.20 providing an
exception to Policy to allow Mr. Charles Cox to construct sewer infrastructure
necessary to connect his home to the City sewer system.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING AN EXCEPTION TO THE CITY'S
UTILITY EXTENSION POLICY TO ALLOW THE EXTENSION OF SEWER
UTILITY SERVICES TO MR. CHARLES COX OF 4705 NANTUCKET
DRIVE, WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ) OF THE
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS.
12.21 Approved by common consent Change Order I to Bid 06-39 with Schweitzer
Engineering Laboratories for modifications to a substation control building
purchased for the College Station IBrazos Transmission Tie project. The
combined change order totals $50,979.00 and elevates the purchase cost from
$729,100 to $780,079.
12.22 Approved by common consent the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2945
granting a non-exclusive medical waste hauling franchise agreement to Tejas
Medical Waste.
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TEJAS MEDICAL WASTE, ITS
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR THE
PRIVILEGE AND USE OF PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND PUBLIC
WAYS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
ST A TION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF TREATED AND UNTREATED
MEDICAL WASTE FROM VARIOUS HELATH CARE-RELATED
FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS,
CONDITIONS, OBLIGATIONS, AND LIMITATIONS UNDER WHICH SAID
FRANCHISE SHALL BE EXERCISED; PROVIDING FOR THE
CONSIDERATION; FOR PERIOD OF GRANT; FOR ASSIGNMENT; FOR
METHOD OF ACCEPTENCE; FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES AND FOR PERTIAL INVALIDITY;
12.23 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 1-11-2007-12.23 approving a
construction contract for Electric System Construction & Maintenance Annual
Labor Contract to H&B Construction in the amount of$I,019,898.71.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE ANNUAL
LABOR CONTRACT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE
OF FUNDS.
12.24 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 1-11-2007-12.24 awarding Bid#
07-02 for the construction of roadway improvements to prepare for signal
installation, in the amount of$101,115.00 to Brazos Valley Services.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
THE WIDENING OF HOLLEMAN DRIVE AND LUTHER STREET AT THE
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INTERSECTION OF FM 2818 (HARVEY MITCHELL PARKWAY) PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS.
12.25 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 1-11-2007-12.25 approving a
construction contract with Texas Power Construction, Ltd., in the amount of
$2,021,000.00 for the construction of the Switch Station to Post Oak to
Southwood Transmission Line Reconductor Project.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
THE SWITCH STATION TO POST OAK SUBSTATION AND POST OAK
SUBSTATION TO SOUTHWOOD SUBSTATION TRANSMISSION LINE
RECONDUCTOR PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS.
12.26 Presentation, possible action and discussion of a resolution awarding a contract to
Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc in the amount of $80,000.00 to conduct
transportation study and make recommendations for improvements. Council
member Gay moved to approve Resolution No. 1-11-2007-12.26. Council
member Scotti seconded the motion awarding a contract to Kimley Horn and
Associates, lnc in the amount of $80,000.00 to conduct a transportation study and
make recommendations for improvements; and direct staff to negotiate a
transportation study and recommend improvements for the entire City after the
90-day period was completed. Council member Happ seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, SELECTING A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR,
APPROVING A CONSULTANT CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE EAST COLLEGE STATION
TRANSPORTATION STunY PROJECT.
12.27 Approved by common consent minutes for the November 20, 2006 Council
Workshop and Regular Meeting and the December 14, 2006 Council Workshop
and Regular Meeting.
12.28 Approved by common consent Change Order #2 for Contract # 04-xxq, Parks and
Recreation Department (PARD) Automation (Project CO 0402), with RecWare,
Active Network, Inc. for an increase in the amount of$20,687.17.
12.29 Approved by common consent an lnterlocal Agreement between the City of
College Station and the College Station Independent School District (CSISD) for
the construction of drainage improvements to Pebble Creek Park, an equal, cost-
sharing project, with the City of College Station portion not to exceed the amount
of $50,000.
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Reeular Aeenda Item No. 13.1 -- Public hearine. Dresentation. Dossible action. and
discussion on an ordinance rezonine 1.998 acres at 951 William D. Fitch Parkway.
eenerallv located at the northwest corner of State Hiehwav 6 South and William D.
Fitch Parkway. from A-O (Aericultural ODen) to C-l (General Commercial).
Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock described the proposed rezoning and noted that
the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Silvia closed the public
hearing.
Council member Happ moved to approve Ordinance No 2946 rezoning 1998 acres at
951 William D. Fitch Parkway, located at the northwest corner of State Highway 6 south
and William D. Fitch Parkway, from A-O Agricultural Open to C-1 General Commercial.
Mayor Pro Tem White seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, 'UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE," SECTION 4.2, "OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY CHANGING
THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Reeular Aeenda Item No. 13.2 -- Public hearine. Dresentation. Dossible action. and
discussion on an ordinance amendinl!: the ComDrehensive Plan from FloodDlain &
Streams to Residential Attached for 3.27 acres at 500 Earl Rudder Freewav South.
eenerallv located just behind Home Depot.
Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock described the proposed ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan from Floodplain & Streams to Residential Attached for 3.27 acres at
500 Earl Rudder Freeway South, located just behind Home Depot. She pointed out that
the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended denial of the request.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing.
The following citizens addressed the City Council regarding the ordinance amendment.
Robert Todd, 2902 Burning Tree, Bryan
Kathy Mayfield, 5006 Fairfield, Bryan
Costa Delise, College Station
Marsha Sanford, 4606 Shoal Creek Drive
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Council member Happ moved to approve Ordinance No. 2947 amending the
Comprehensive Plan from Floodplain & Streams to Residential Attached for 3.27 acres at
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500 Earl Rudder Freeway South, located behind Home Depot. Council member Scotti
seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of6-1.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: McIlhaney
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS BY AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
FOR THE AREA OF 500 EARL RUDDER FREEWAY, JUST BEHIND HOME
DEPOT, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Reeular Aeenda Item No. 13.3 -- Public hearinl!:. presentation. discussion. and
Dossible action on an ordinance eXDandine an existine Conditional Use Permit for
the Roasted Bean Coffee ShOD located at 2551 Texas Avenue South. Suite D. in the
Homestead Place ShoDPine Center.
Acting Director of Planning and Development Services Lance Simms described the
proposed Conditional Use Permit for Roasted Bean Coffee Shop located at 2551 Texas
Avenue South, Suite D, in the Homestead Place Shopping Center. He pointed out that
the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Silvia closed the public
hearing.
Council member Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 2948 expanding an existing
Conditional Use Permit for the Roasted Bean Coffee Shop located at 2551 Texas Avenue
South, Suite D, in the Homestead Plane Shopping Center. Mayor Pro Tem White
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE", SECTION 3.13, "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARIES AFFECTING CERTAIN PROPERTIES; DECLARING A PENALTY,
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Reeular Aeenda Item No. 13.4 -- Public Hearine. Dresentation. possible action. and
discussion reeardinl!: an ordinance vacatine and abandonine a 2800 SQuare foot
Dortion of a twenty (20) foot wide utility easement located within Lots 10 and 11.
Block 13 of the Redmond Terrace First Installment Subdivision.
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Senior Assistant City Engineer Alan Gibbs presented an overview of the proposed
ordinance vacating and abandoning a 2800 square foot portion of a twenty (20) foot wide
utility easement located within Lots 10 and 11, Block 13 of the Redmond Terrace First
Installment Subdivision. He also described Agenda Item No. 13.05 - an ordinance
amending City of College Station Code of Ordinances Chapter 13: Flood Hazard
Protection, enacting the new Drainage Guidelines as part of the Bryan/College Station
Unified Design Guidelines.
Staff recommended approval.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing.
Veronica Morgan, 511 University Drive East was available to answer questions of the
City Council.
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Council member Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 2949 vacating and abandoning a
2800 square foot portion of a twenty (20) foot wide utility easement located within Lots
10 and 11, block 13 of the Redmond Terrace first Installment Subdivision. Council
member Happ seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AFFIRMATIVE FINDINGS AND
VACATING AND ABANDONING A 2800 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF THE
TWNETY FOOT (20') PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT, SAID PORTION LYING
ALONG LOTS 10 & 11, BLOCK 13, OF THE REDMOND TERRACE FIRST
INSTALLMENT ADDITION SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
RECORD IN VOLUME 188, PAGE 295 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BRAZOS
COUNTY, TEXAS.
Reeular Aeenda Item No. 13.5 -- Public Hearine. presentation. possible action. and
discussion an ordinance amendine City of Colleee Station Code of Ordinances
Chapter 13: Flood Hazard Protection. enactine the new Drainal!:e Guidelines as
part ofthe Brvan/Colleee Station Unified Desien Guidelines.
Senior Assistant City Engineer Alan Gibbs presented an overview of this item along with
Agenda Item No. 13.4.
Council member Happ moved to approve Ordinance No. 2950 amending City of College
Station Code of Ordinances Chapter 13: Flood Hazard Protection, enacting the new
Drainage Guidelines as part of the Bryan/College Station Unified Design Guidelines.
Council member McIlhaney seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
Council Meetings January 11, 2007
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AGAINST: None
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "FLOOD HAZARD PROTECTION",
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS,
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Rel!:ular Aeenda Item No. 13.6 - Public Hearine. presentation. possible action. and
discussion on an ordinance amen dine City of Colleee Station Code of Ordinances
Chapter 3: Buildine Reeulations. enactine the new Drainaee Guidelines as part of
the Brvan/Colleee Station Unified Desien Guidelines.
Senior Assistant City Engineer Alan Gibbs presented a brief overview of the new
Drainage Guidelines as part of the Bryan/College Station Unified Design Guidelines,
Standard Details, and Technical Specifications. Staff recommended approval of the
proposed ordinance amendment.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing.
Terry Barr spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance amendment.
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Council member Happ moved to approve Ordinance No. 2951 amending the City of
College Station Code of Ordinances Chapter 3: Building Regulations, enacting the new
Drainage Guidelines as part of the Bryan/College Station Unified Design Guidelines.
Council member McIlhaney seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, "BUILDING REGULATIONS", OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Reeular Aeenda Item No. 13.7 -- Presentation. possible action. and discussion
reeardinl!: the appointment of an Audit Committee.
City Manager Glenn Brown introduced the item.
Council member Happ moved to appoint Mayor Pro Tem White and Council members
Gay and McIlhaney to the Audit Committee. Council member Scotti seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
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Reeular Aeenda Item No. 14 -- The City Council may convene the executive session
folIowine the reeular meetine to discuss matters posted on the executive session
aeenda for Januarv 11. 2007.
At 9:02 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would
reconvene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.086, and
551.087 of the Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice of our attorney with respect to
pending and contemplated litigation, to consider the purchase of real property, economic
development negotiations, and competitive matters.
Rel!:ular Aeenda Item No 15 -- Final action on executive session. if necessary.
Council returned to open session at 10:32 pm. No action was taken.
Reeular Aeenda Item No. 16 --Adjourn.
Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at
2007.
PASSED and APPROVED on d.#
10:33 p.m. on Thursday, January 11,
,2007.
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